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Lecture Schedule
Sr. No.
Topic
No. of Lecture (s)
Theory
1.
Introduction, importance of woody elements in agroforestry systems,
their role in biomass production
02
2.
Suitability of species for different purposes. Multipurpose trees in
agroforestry systems
02
3.
Fodder from trees/ shrubs and their nutritive value, propagation
techniques
02
4.
Role of nitrogen fixing trees/ shrubs
01
5.
Choice of species for various agroclimatic zones for the production
of timber, fodder, fuel wood, fibre, fruits, medicinal and aromatic
plants
02
6.
Generic and specific characters of trees and shrubs for agroforestry
01
7.
Fruit crop and small timber trees and their need and relevance in
Agroforestry
01
8.
Trees suitable for various assemblage and their planting plan in
different agroclimatic zones and agroforestry system
02
9.
Intercropping in fruit orchards like Apple, Walnut, Jack fruit,
Mango, Sapota, Pomegranate, Orange, Citrus, Guava, etc.
02
10.
Modification in tending and, pruning operations and canopy
management, fertility management, yield and quality improvement
02
Total
17
Practical
1.
Field survey and acquaintance with specialized features of trees,
shrubs and fruit species and varieties for Agroforestry
6
2.
Planting plans including wind breaks
4
3.
Training and pruning of tree, shrubs and fruit trees for enhancing
production in agroforestry system
6
Total
16
I. Course Title
: Economics of Agroforestry Systems
II. Course Code
: SAF 511
III. Credit Hours
: 2+1
IV. Aim of the course
To acquaint the students with principles of economics and use of economic tools in
appraisal of the agroforestry systems. Evaluation of ecosystem services from
agroforestry- economic and ecological aspects of agroforestry.